funeral or burial funds

While the Comptroller succeeded in getting SB1682 passed, and into law this past February, the office hasn’t revised its annual preneed reporting form to reflect the law’s changes. The report contemplates depository accounts and self-trusted accounts, which were eliminated by SB1682.

Funeral directors, accustom to the IFDA’s assistance, may also find the trust report

  1. Losing 20 pounds
  2. Quit smoking
  3. Spend more time with the family
  4. Find an independent trustee

And so goes the list of New Year resolutions for the Illinois funeral director, with the last being forced on the industry by SB 1682.

Funeral directors and consumers can learn more about the new independent trustee requirements by visiting the Comptroller’s